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Sports Minister orders illegal occupants of MKO. Abiola Stadium to vacate facilities

By Wale Mustapha on June 20, 2020 News, Sports

Minister of Youths and Sports, Mr Sunday Dare has given 25 days (July 15th) ultimatum for illegal occupants of Moshood Abiola Stadium to vacate the facilities for proper rehabilitation to commence. The Minister stated this on Saturday during an inspection tour of the stadium. He said the ultimatum became necessary as the ministry was ready […]

One Year In Office: BSN Sports Rejoices With FCT FA

By Wale Mustapha on June 20, 2020 News, Sports

One of the fastest growing African Sports website, Basic Sports in Nigeria (BSN Sports) has joined other football enthusiasts in the Federal Capital Territory in rejoicing with the leadership of the State football association under the chairmanship of Alhaji Mouktar Mohammed. This was contained in a statement issued by the Publisher of the organisation, Niyi […]

Enyeribe Kelvin Ikenna Joins FC Balti Of Moldova From Right2Win Academy

By Wale Mustapha on June 18, 2020 News, Sports

By Bayo Adegboyega 19 year old goalkeeper Enyeribe Kelvin Ikenna has joined Moldova Division 1 side FC Balti from Right2Win Football Academy on a two year deal. Enyeribe Kelvin Ikenna put pen to paper on a two year deal after the two sides completed the negotiation process. The development was communicated to the public via […]

‘We only owe our players four months salaries, not seven” – Kastina United disclosed

By Wale Mustapha on June 18, 2020 News, Sports

Katsina United management through the Secretary of the club Alhaji Sani Tinau have debunked the story flying through different social media that “Katsina United is owing it players a lump sum of seven month salaries. The long serving secretary of Katsina United FC while speaking with Katsina United Media Department disclosed that it’s true that […]

NFF have no excuse to cancel Nigerian leagues – Akoro

By Wale Mustapha on June 18, 2020 News, Sports

Against the backdrop of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF’s proposed plan to discontinue football activities in the country due to Coronavirus pandemic, a season sports administrator, Rt. Honourable Olaniyan Babatunde David, popularly called Akoro has expressed displeasure with the plan saying that is a needless reason. Hon. Akoro who is the chairman of Oyo State Football […]

Champions League winning coach gets medical support funds from Sports Minister

By Wale Mustapha on June 14, 2020 News, Sports

Ministry of Youth and Sports Development under the leadership of the Minister Mr. Sunday Dare, has supported former coach of Enyimba, Kadiri Ikhana with a sum of money. It could be recalled that coach Kadiri Ikhana came to Abuja some months ago for medical treatment which included surgery and had cried out for help. Speaking […]

Kwara United celebrate ‘Thuraya’ on first anniversary as FA Chairman

By Wale Mustapha on June 14, 2020 News, Sports

Kwara United management, staffs, players and coaching crew have joined well wishers in the country to celebrate Mallam Idris Musa on his one year anniversary as Kwara FA Chairman. Popularly known as Thuraya, Mallam Idris 12 months ago stunned many people when he beat up competition from top men in the State to emerge winner […]

Dream debut for Nigerian midfielder in Finland with first half hat trick

By Wale Mustapha on June 13, 2020 News, Sports

Nigerian born talented midfielder Samson Ebuka Obioha has set the ball rolling in a wonderful motion for himself as he scored 3 goals in his debut game for his new Finnish Club Kemi City FC on Saturday. Ebuka, who just signed signed a four years contract deal for Kemi City Football Club few weeks ago […]

Clergyman charges Akwa United players, officials to put God in all they do to achieve success

By Wale Mustapha on June 13, 2020 News, Sports

MFON PATRICK Akwa United players and officials have been admonished to get God involved in all they do in order to achieve good success in their plans and aspirations. ” It is the divine will of God that all His children should be successful in life but to achieve such success, one must be obedient […]

Democracy Day:Minister praises President Muhammadu Buhari, Late MKO Abiola at National Stadium Unveiling

By Wale Mustapha on June 12, 2020 News, Sports

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has eulogised President Muhammadu Buhari for the honour of renaming the National Stadium after the winner of the acclaimed June 12th 1993 presidential election Chief Moshood Abiola, describing the President as a man who chose to walk the path many failed to. In his welcome […]